Lin arrives in Houston before his official unveiling on Thursday

While all the Rockets brass — including owner Leslie Alexander — are still in Las Vegas, the team’s newest icon, Jeremy Lin, was arriving in Houston.

Lin, who became a Rocket on Tuesday night when the Knicks declined to match Houston’s free-agent offer, flew into town Wednesday afternoon. He will be officially unveiled at a press conference on Thursday.

“I’m definitely extremely excited to be back,” Lin said in an interview with FOX 26 Sports. “Houston has been a great organization to me. When I left earlier it wasn’t on bad terms. So I’m definitely very, very excited to be back and play for Coach (Kevin) McHale.

“It’s been very crazy,” Lin said. “I’m just extremely excited, thankful and humbled to be here.”

Photo: Seth Wenig / Associated Press

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Jeremy Lin broke onto the national scene in February 2012 as he got his first start, played 35 mintues a game, averaging 21 points and 8 rebounds a game. See images of the highlights.

Jeremy Lin broke onto the national scene in February 2012 as he got his first start, played 35 mintues a game, averaging 21 points and 8 rebounds a game. See images of the highlights.